Nature & Biodiversity Strategy Days
7 - 8 May @ County Hall, London
🗓️ 6th May
Evening: Informal networking drinks & dinners with Peers in London
🗓️ 7th May 2025
08:15 – 09:00
Arrival
Coffee, breakfast & intros. Discover your seating plan and meet the Peers in your Team
09:00 – 09:15
Welcome & Overview of the Strategy Days ahead
Understand how your nature progress & plans compare to those in the room. A walkthrough of the plans for the next two days
09:15 – 10:00
What are the key challenges & priorities to focus on in 2025-2026 for more effective nature & biodiversity strategies & action?
This panel is going to immediately deal with the elephants in the room and frankly discuss the issues that need addressing and the no-regret actions that are proven to be successful.
The aim is to tackle the key issues in the room immediately at the start of the meeting and get to the heart of what can stop more corporate action on nature & biodiversity.
Key insights from leading organisations that have made significant progress in embedding nature and biodiversity into their decision-making frameworks and taking action on the ground.
They will share their key principles for engaging leadership; internal teams; taking decisive action; organising team structure; and winning resources & budget.
Including:
Maeve Hall, Sustainability Transformation Director - Nature, Schneider Electric
Anna Richardson, Global Head of Supply Chain Sustainability and Diversity, HSBC
Michaela Neto, Senior Manager - Climate & Nature, Burberry
Dr Krista McGuire, Sustainability Manager, Pfizer
Output: A Summary of the key priority challenges to overcome as nature professionals in corporates and the hard lessons that should be learned from climate and other areas.
10:00 – 10:30
10:00 - 10:30 – A template Nature Strategy - what is a good nature strategy; what informs it; and how to set the ambition level
This case-study will open up leading nature strategies; the basis of how they were formed; and allow it to be templated for others to take and build upon.
The challenges behind developing Kingfisher’s nature strategy.
Arifa Akther, Climate and Nature Manager at Kingfisher
Output: A Template for aligning business values & strategy with nature & biodiversity goals and organising cross-functional teams.
10:30 – 11:00
Networking Break with your Peers
11:00 – 11:15
Discussion in your Teams on the challenges of metrics & data
In your pre-matched Teams of 6 - hearing how your Peers are framing the challenge in their business and what questions you need to be asking of those that are succeeding
11:15 – 12:00
Aligning Nature Metrics with Upcoming Regulations and Standards
This session should frankly deal with how to look at metrics and what to use in the absence of a clear standard and with growing requirements from the business and CSRD to provide evidence.
A panel discussion on how companies are navigating biodiversity/nature-related metrics, particularly in light of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
How do we just get going and not only worry about the metrics. How can we value nature for its ability to protect us and provide supply chain resilience?
Including insight from:
Rebecca Bieniaszewska, Engagement Lead, Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT)
Marie Morgan Grebent, Biodiversity Lead, Decathlon
Sylvain Cuperlier, Sustainable Supply Director, Reckitt
Output: A bulleted summary of advice on how to manage metrics for internal & regulatory demands, when there are still no clear definitions
12:00 – 12:30
Traceability for Impact
We will explore the role of traceability in driving meaningful environmental impact. Through expert insights, peer discussions, and strategic planning, we will address key challenges and opportunities in tracking biodiversity outcomes, improving supply chain transparency, and aligning with global sustainability goals. This session is designed to foster collaboration, share best practices, and shape a collective vision for advancing traceability in nature-positive strategies.
Including insight from:
Per Bogstad, Senior Manager, Sustainable Supply, Haleon
And comment from:
Michaela Neto, Senior Manager - Climate & Nature, Burberry
Dr Krista McGuire, Sustainability Manager, Pfizer
Output:
Clear strategic priorities for enhancing traceability in biodiversity and nature-positive initiatives.
Actionable collaboration pathways to improve supply chain transparency and impact measurement.
12:30 – 13:30
🥗 Lunch with your Peers
13:30 – 13:45
Discussion in your Teams on the challenges of stakeholder engagement
In your pre-matched Teams of 6 - hearing how your Peers are framing the challenge in their business and what questions you need to be asking of those that are succeeding
13:45 – 14:15
Communicating Nature Risk with Investors & the Business
A hands-on session for navigating data needs, selecting appropriate methodologies, and conducting nature-related risk assessments that provide meaningful, risk-registering insights to the business and investors.
Including:
Charlie Dixon, Engagement Lead, TNFD
Yi Shi, Client Portfolio Manager & Engagement Specialist, Pictet Asset Management
Output: A bulleted Summary of advice for helping stakeholders understand and appreciate the risks of damaging nature & biodiversity and the opportunities it provides for resilience and security of supply
14:15 – 14:45
A Nature Project Case-Study & Call-to-Collaborate
Salesforce will talk us through their nature strategy and how they are asking others to collaborate and work together to drive more impact
Julie Moorad, Nature Positive Strategy Lead, Salesforce
14:45 – 15:15
A Nature Project Case-Study & Call-to-Collaborate
How we align and collaborate - join us to scale the nature positive movement in the mining industry
Josiane Bonneau and Carrie Claytor, Freeport-McMoRan
Outputs: The opportunity to join live and real collaborative efforts to make an impact
15:15 – 15:45
Networking Break with your Peers
15:45 – 16:15
Embedding nature and biodiversity considerations into procurement
This session will focus on embedding nature and biodiversity considerations into procurement strategies by ensuring alignment on key data and metrics. Consistent materiality assessments are essential for identifying risks and opportunities across supply chains. We will explore how procurement teams can standardize data inputs, leverage supplier GHG and carbon reporting, and ensure a unified approach to measuring nature-related impacts.
Including:
Joanna Mourant, Head of Sustainability, Next - risk management and buying and taking sustainability into consideration
Emma Howcroft, Sustainable Sourcing Lead, Avantor
Outputs: Identification of nature metrics that procurement teams can use to assess supplier impacts and track progress.
Identification of how supplier GHG/Carbon activities can be leveraged to support nature and biodiversity goals.
Top three procurement actions that teams can take immediately to enhance nature-positive sourcing (low-hanging fruit).
16:15 – 16:45
Learning how to scale biodiversity action with employee engagement
An interactive session to show how HH Global has used employee engagement to scale biodiversity action through the use of PinWheel. And then further scaling this with suppliers and partners. Including an interactive demonstration in the room.
Including:
Kevin Dunckley, Chief Sustainability Officer, HH Global
With comment from: Maeve Hall, Schneider Electric
Output: An template of employee engagement best practice that scales to suppliers
16:45 – 17:15
Sharing the headline outputs, ideas and recommendations
Closing with a panel of those from each table and breakout room, highlighting the very best from the day to ensure it’s captured very everyone - led by Carl Pratt, Founder, Future Planet
Output: An understanding of what the group has got out of the session and guidance on what the peer group should continue to focus on.
18:00 onwards…
Nature Peer Group Drinks & Dinners
An opportunity for key Peer Group members, partners and advisory board to relax, network and build the relationships for a significant year of effort ahead!
🗓️ Day 2: 8th May 2025
“What Next” Partner Workshops
8:30 - 10:00 - Breakfast Workshops:
Workshop: EUDR WORKSHOP - WHERE SHOULD YOU BE / WHAT NEXT?
This 2-hour workshop will explore the impact of the EUDR delay and what companies must do to stay on track for 2025 compliance. We’ll cover due diligence requirements, supply chain challenges, traceability solutions, and strategic actions to ensure readiness. Through expert insights, case studies, and discussion, participants will gain practical steps to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape and align with EUDR expectations.
Including insight from: Jared Bow, UPM
Workshop: Biodiversity Finance in Action in Supply Chains
What are the key nature-related investable opportunities for financial institutions, that either have a return or significant cost-saving across real economy sectors (including the tech sector)
Including insight from: Matthew Reddy, The Global Environment Facility and Laura Fisher, World Economic Forum (WEF)
10:00 - 10:30
Networking Break with your Peers
10:30 - 12:00 - Roundtable Workshops:
Workshop: Action on Nature in the Mining Sector - just getting it done!
Join Josianne Manager, Nature Programs Manager at Freeport-McMoRan, alongside experts from The Copper Mark and others, for an insightful session on driving positive action for nature in the mining sector. This workshop will explore practical strategies for integrating nature considerations into mining operations, sharing real-world examples of successful implementation. We’ll also discuss how these approaches can be scaled across industry members to create meaningful, sector-wide impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leaders in the field and collaborate on advancing nature-positive mining practices.
Including insight from:
Josianne Manager, Nature Programs Manager, Freeport-McMoRan
The Copper Mark
Workshop: WEF session - Aligning on Nature Action in Tech Procurement
The technology sector plays a critical role in both driving and mitigating nature and biodiversity impacts through its supply chains, operations, and innovations. This session will explore how procurement and supply chain strategies can integrate nature considerations, ensuring alignment on key data, materiality assessments, and metrics to support meaningful action.
We will examine:
The most material nature-related impacts and dependencies of the tech sector, from raw material extraction to energy use and e-waste.
Key actions tech companies should take over the next 5, 10, and 15 years to reduce negative impacts, enhance biodiversity, and capture emerging opportunities.
How downstream companies and customers can support tech companies in accelerating nature-positive action through procurement expectations, financing mechanisms, and collaborative initiatives.
12:00 - 13:00
Networking Lunch with your Peers
13:00 - 14:30 - Afternoon Workshops:
Workshop: Practical ways to use IBAT - globally authoritative data
This interactive session will explore how businesses can leverage IBAT’s access to globally authoritative biodiversity data to assess and mitigate nature-related risks. We will discuss the importance of reinvesting in these datasets to ensure long-term data quality and availability. A key focus will be on the Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) metric, providing practical insights on how companies can integrate it into their sustainability strategies, aligning with COP16 priorities.
Workshop: NATURE TECH COLLECTIVE
Join this interactive session to explore the key takeaways from the Nature & Biodiversity Peer Group’s review of leading assessment tools. We’ll share insights on tools that help organizations assess materiality and measure biodiversity action, with real-life experiences from peer group members. This is a practical, solutions-focused discussion designed to help businesses navigate the evolving landscape of biodiversity reporting and action. Expect useful guidance, real-world case studies, and shared learnings to support your nature strategy.
Gilad Goren, Executive Director, Nature Tech Collective
14:30 - 15:00
Networking Lunch with your Peers
15:00 - 15:30 - Roundtable Workshops
Meeting: Nature-Positive Practices in Construction
The construction industry must reduce its environmental impact and integrate nature-positive strategies. This session explores how companies can assess risks, engage suppliers, and align with global frameworks like TNFD. Through case studies and discussions, participants will gain practical insights on biodiversity, resource efficiency, and sustainable procurement. Ideal for sustainability and procurement professionals looking to drive meaningful change.
With insights from Stark Sourcing & CRH
Meeting: Financial Services Sector @ Sustainable Ventures on 5th Floor, County Hall
This meeting will bring together a number of banks and financial service organisations to collaborate on how to tackle nature & biodiversity risks. This will include the members of the Financial Services Sustainable Procurement Peer Group - with Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group and others.
Other industries to be announced shortly…
